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Limb Loss Self-Management Program

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Congenital or Acquired Limb Deficiency
Registration Number
NCT00164502
Lead Sponsor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Brief Summary

The goal of the project is to develop and test the efficacy of a community-based self-management intervention for reducing pain, depression, and improving self-efficacy and function in person with limb loss

Detailed Description

Approximately 1.2 million Americans are living with the loss of a limb and the incidence is increasing due to increases in the prevalence of diabetes. Pain, emotional distress, reduced functional abilities are common conditions following limb loss and reduce quality of life. Self-management interventions have been found to be effective in reducing the secondary conditions associated with arthritis and diabetes. Self management uses the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy including education, self monitoring, problem solving, and skill acquisition.

The goal of the project is to develop and test the efficacy of a community based self management intervention for reducing pain, depression, and improving self efficacy and function in persons with limb loss using a randomized controlled design.

50 groups of 8-10 persons will be randomized to either a control group or a treatment group.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • age 18 or older congenital or acquired limb loss
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
self-reported pain
positive affect
depressed mood
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
increase in activities and participation
improved quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Puget Sound Health Services

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Seattle, Washington, United States

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